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"THE GREAT RACE NORTH"

If there is one race that you do this year, make it the PIC Insurance Brokers Coastal Classic. This challenging coastal race is one of the biggest of its type in the world, and it's long marked the opening of the summer sailing season for many hundreds of Kiwi yachties.

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THE COURSE

119nm from Devonport Wharf in Auckland, up the east coast, finishing in the beautiful Bay of Islands off Russell Wharf.

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THE HISTORY

First raced in 1981, the "Coastal" is New Zealand's yacht racing rite of passage and is a must do race for any true kiwi yachtie

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KEY DATES

15 Sept - Clinic 1

6 Oct - Clinic 2

19 Oct - Clinic 3

22 Oct - Race Briefing

DON'T LEAVE YOUR ENTRY TO THE LAST MINUTE!

A full entry list means more possible entries for those who are on the fence! If you're planning on racing in the 44th PIC Coastal Classic, then get your entry in early - you won't regret it!

The PIC Coastal Classic is proudly organised by the New Zealand Multihull Yacht Club

© 1981 - 2026 New Zealand Multihull Yacht Club. 

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